Worship in sign, together — wherever you are
DCW Live is Deaf Bible Society's library for live worship and recordings from Deaf churches worldwide — one place to gather, watch, and stay connected in sign.
Why DCW Live exists
Deaf believers deserve worship in the language they see and feel — not a translated afterthought. Around the world, Deaf churches gather online so families can stay connected to faith community when travel or distance makes an in-person service hard to reach.
DCW Live brings that worship together in one place. We partner with Deaf church leaders so their services can reach believers near and far — helping people gather, worship, and stay rooted in community.
This work sits alongside Deaf Bible Society's mission to put God's Word in every sign language. Scripture and worship belong together in the Deaf community's heart language — so believers can thrive in faith through the teaching and worship Deaf churches share.
- Worship you can seeServices led in sign, built for Deaf believers.
- Community without bordersConnect with churches near or far — no travel needed.
- Built for Deaf churchesChurch partners own their presence; we help them reach more people.
Who it's for
DCW Live serves two audiences with one shared goal: worship in sign, together.
- ViewersDeaf believers and families who want to join live worship, watch past services, and stay connected to church community online.
- Church partnersDeaf churches that share live worship and recordings so more people can find, trust, and join their ministry.
For viewers
Everything on DCW Live is built to be clear, visual, and easy to open — whether you are joining live or catching up later.
For church partners
Deaf churches manage their live worship and recordings through the DCW Partner Portal — a secure dashboard from Deaf Bible Society. Here is how it works:
- Join Deaf Church WhereRequest a church listing at partners.deafchurchwhere.com. After approval, your church receives secure dashboard access.
- Set up your church profileAdd your church name, location, services, and leaders so viewers can find and trust your ministry.
- Go liveStart worship through DCW Live. Viewers see your service on Live Now and Schedule while you are on air.
- After worshipWhen the service ends, a recording is saved so your team can review it before sharing more widely.
- Publish recordingsPreview the recording, add a title, description, and tags, then submit for review. Approved recordings appear in Explore.
- Stay currentUpdate details or unpublish when needed. Every change goes through review so the library stays clear and trustworthy for the Deaf community.
Part of Deaf Church Where
Map, Live, and Partners work together — find churches, watch worship, and keep ministry current.
About Deaf Bible Society
Deaf Bible Society is a nonprofit ministry dedicated to God's Word in every sign language. We partner with Deaf leaders worldwide to translate Scripture by video, distribute sign-language Bibles, and equip strong, connected faith communities.
Deaf Church Where — Map, Live, and Partners — extends that mission by helping Deaf believers find churches, join worship in sign, stay connected to ministry online, and thrive in faith through the worship, teaching, and resources Deaf churches share.
Ready to watch? Open Live Now. Church teams that want to share worship start at DCW Partners.